1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1979 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
| Model | 250 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2150 mm |
